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Gimli, Counter of Kills
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureDwarf Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2552 Current Rank
#2495 Last Week
#2417 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gimli, Counter of Kills.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gimli, Counter of Kills decks.

Sear Sear
+20% Synergy $0.27
Tweeze Tweeze
+20% Synergy $0.14
Boulder Dash Boulder Dash
+10% Synergy $0.22
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+8% Synergy $0.36
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $16.81

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gimli, Counter of Kills's abilities and overall game plan.

Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+52% Synergy $0.08
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+49% Synergy $0.23
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+48% Synergy $0.08
Blazing Volley Blazing Volley
+43% Synergy $0.14
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+42% Synergy $5.34
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+40% Synergy $0.44
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+38% Synergy $0.47
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+38% Synergy $0.09
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+38% Synergy $0.05
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+35% Synergy $3.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gimli, Counter of Kills decks.

Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+35% Synergy $0.40
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+33% Synergy $0.15
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+33% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+17% Synergy $1.76
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.86
Abrade Abrade
+13% Synergy $0.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.93
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-17% Synergy $10.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-24% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $99.32
Gamble Gamble
-14% Synergy $10.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gimli, Counter of Kills's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Relic Robber Relic Robber
+32% Synergy $0.11
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+30% Synergy $0.49
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $7.62
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+25% Synergy $5.58
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+23% Synergy $2.13
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+20% Synergy $0.23
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+19% Synergy $0.57
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+19% Synergy $1.01
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+19% Synergy $9.68
Hunted Dragon Hunted Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.67
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+16% Synergy $2.38
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+16% Synergy $0.25
Insufferable Balladeer Insufferable Balladeer
+15% Synergy $0.04
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+14% Synergy $0.25
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+14% Synergy $31.30
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+14% Synergy $0.12
Dagger Caster Dagger Caster
+14% Synergy $0.15
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+13% Synergy $2.00
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+13% Synergy $0.14
Axgard Cavalry Axgard Cavalry
+13% Synergy $0.03
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+13% Synergy $27.24
Seven Dwarves Seven Dwarves
+13% Synergy $0.40
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+12% Synergy $23.55
Rage Thrower Rage Thrower
+12% Synergy $0.08
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+11% Synergy $0.38
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+11% Synergy $4.58
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+10% Synergy $2.12
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+10% Synergy $0.24
Dwarven Recruiter Dwarven Recruiter
+10% Synergy $0.67
Fearless Skald Fearless Skald
+10% Synergy $0.05
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+9% Synergy $0.39
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+9% Synergy $0.17
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+9% Synergy $6.97
Skewer Slinger Skewer Slinger
+9% Synergy $0.03
Breakneck Berserker Breakneck Berserker
+9% Synergy $0.04
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+8% Synergy $0.19
Vault Robber Vault Robber
+8% Synergy $0.08
Bloodfire Dwarf Bloodfire Dwarf
+7% Synergy $0.22
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.24
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.18
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+6% Synergy $0.15
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+3% Synergy $2.44
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+2% Synergy $0.14
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $9.15
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+2% Synergy $19.13
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+2% Synergy $1.30
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+1% Synergy $0.74
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-2% Synergy $11.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.23
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-8% Synergy $7.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gimli, Counter of Kills safe.

Electrickery Electrickery
+28% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+25% Synergy $0.06
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+25% Synergy $0.65
Starstorm Starstorm
+22% Synergy $0.29
Shock Shock
+19% Synergy $0.05
Display of Power Display of Power
+14% Synergy $0.28
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+13% Synergy $14.12
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+12% Synergy $0.15
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $3.78
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+7% Synergy $0.13
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+6% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Firebolt Frantic Firebolt
+6% Synergy $0.06
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+6% Synergy $0.06
Overwhelming Surge Overwhelming Surge
+6% Synergy $0.11
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+6% Synergy $0.05
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+5% Synergy $0.46
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+5% Synergy $0.06
Brimstone Volley Brimstone Volley
+5% Synergy $0.10
Arcbond Arcbond
+4% Synergy $0.95
Stonesplitter Bolt Stonesplitter Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.09
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+2% Synergy $3.17
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $6.20
Expedite Expedite
-4% Synergy $0.69
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-6% Synergy $1.33
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-7% Synergy $3.20
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $12.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $11.47
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $62.01
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.45
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $7.66
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-15% Synergy $8.67
Seething Song Seething Song
-19% Synergy $9.71
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-19% Synergy $6.16

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gimli, Counter of Kills's game plan and control the board.

End the Festivities End the Festivities
+31% Synergy $0.81
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+27% Synergy $3.50
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+20% Synergy $1.70
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+14% Synergy $0.06
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+14% Synergy $0.08
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+13% Synergy $2.01
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+13% Synergy $14.28
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+12% Synergy $0.04
Smash to Dust Smash to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.16
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.46
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.18
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+8% Synergy $0.05
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+7% Synergy $0.16
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+7% Synergy $0.17
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.64
Scorching Shot Scorching Shot
+6% Synergy $0.12
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.41
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $1.95
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+5% Synergy $0.11
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+5% Synergy $0.07
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.19
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+4% Synergy $0.46
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+4% Synergy $0.19
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+4% Synergy $0.24
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+3% Synergy $0.36
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+1% Synergy $0.25
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.15
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
0% Synergy $3.63
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.80
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-1% Synergy $0.18
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $1.03
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $6.99
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-13% Synergy $1.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+24% Synergy $0.08
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+23% Synergy $3.04
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+23% Synergy $4.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $24.06
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+19% Synergy $0.37
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+18% Synergy $0.45
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+13% Synergy $0.11
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+13% Synergy $2.84
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $7.22
Caltrops Caltrops
+11% Synergy $8.30
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+10% Synergy $1.33
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+9% Synergy $0.81
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+8% Synergy $4.42
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+5% Synergy $0.54
Meteor Sword Meteor Sword
+5% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $5.18
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $41.18
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $2.18
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $3.60
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.58
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $40.10
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $6.34
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-11% Synergy $2.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.38
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $2.88

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gimli, Counter of Kills's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+27% Synergy $0.44
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+27% Synergy $0.22
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+24% Synergy $6.84
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+17% Synergy $2.15
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+17% Synergy $2.62
Fires of Mount Doom Fires of Mount Doom
+16% Synergy $0.85
City on Fire City on Fire
+15% Synergy $10.37
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+15% Synergy $0.45
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+14% Synergy $0.36
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+13% Synergy $16.62
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+13% Synergy $2.88
Aether Flash Aether Flash
+13% Synergy $0.92
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+10% Synergy $0.19
Lasting Tarfire Lasting Tarfire
+10% Synergy $0.20
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.64
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+8% Synergy $2.05
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+6% Synergy $23.48
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+6% Synergy $0.59
Glassworks // Shattered Yard Glassworks // Shattered Yard
+6% Synergy $0.05
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.11
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+3% Synergy $1.63
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $15.04
Pain for All Pain for All
+2% Synergy $0.65
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $4.01
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+1% Synergy $1.23
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $0.75
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
-1% Synergy $1.45
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $9.54
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.43
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-16% Synergy $1.86
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-17% Synergy $6.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gimli, Counter of Kills to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+11% Synergy $0.30
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+6% Synergy $0.17
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
0% Synergy $3.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+33% Synergy $1.71
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+27% Synergy $0.20
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.23
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.66
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+6% Synergy $0.07
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.09
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.92
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+3% Synergy $9.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-1% Synergy $1.32
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $15.72
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.28
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-7% Synergy $15.29
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $5.27
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-15% Synergy $10.90

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.28
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+7% Synergy $0.45
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $6.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.71
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $31.84
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-8% Synergy $4.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.72
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-10% Synergy $1.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gimli, Counter of Kills decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+21% Synergy $7.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $6.99
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $11.47

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